Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 Honda Civic

13 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,715 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V502000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
9,555
Reported to NHTSA
2019-06-27
Owners notified
2019-08-12

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V378000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
19,138
Reported to NHTSA
2019-05-16
Owners notified
2019-07-05

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Safety risk

An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V268000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
1,335
Reported to NHTSA
2018-04-26
Owners notified
2018-06-22

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Safety risk

An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V545000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
3,257
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-31
Owners notified
2017-10-30

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V030000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
977,708
Reported to NHTSA
2017-01-10
Owners notified
2017-02-22

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V346000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
2,719,386
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-24
Owners notified
2016-11-15

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V512000

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
6,545
Reported to NHTSA
2007-11-01
Owners notified
2007-11-15

Defect description

ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V399000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
260,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-09-05
Owners notified
2007-09-25

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND WHEEL BEARINGS FOR DAMAGED PARTS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V402000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
130,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-09-05
Owners notified
2007-10-02

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE SWITCH TO FAIL.

Safety risk

FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK IN THE REAR. IN ADDITION, A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD PREVENT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION (VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION).

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVERTHE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V326000

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Component
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
774
Reported to NHTSA
2006-08-31
Owners notified
2006-08-25

Defect description

ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR WINDSHIELD OR REAR QUARTER GLASS PANELS DO NOT PROPERLY ADHERE TO THE BODY OF THE CAR DUE TO IMPROPER WINDOW OPENING PREPARATION.

Safety risk

THE REAR WINDSHIELD OR REAR QUARTER GLASS PANELS MAY BECOME LOOSE, RATTLE OR LIFT FROM THE WINDOW OPENING OR SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING INCREASING THE SAFETY HAZARD TO TRAFFIC.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE BY REMOVING THE GLASS, PROPERLY PREPARING THE WINDOW OPENING, AND REINSTALLING THE GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V270000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
1,190,000
Reported to NHTSA
2006-07-26
Owners notified
2006-08-02

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

Safety risk

THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V572000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
12,756
Reported to NHTSA
2005-12-27
Owners notified
2006-01-16

Defect description

ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) CONTAINS A FAULTY ELECTRONIC COMPONENT. AS A RESULT, THE ODS WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND WILL NOT SUPPRESS FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN THE WEIGHT OF AN INFANT OR SMALL CHILD IS DETECTED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.

Safety risk

IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DEPLOYING FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN INFANT OR SMALL CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ODS UNIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V509000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
25,298
Reported to NHTSA
2005-11-03
Owners notified
2005-11-14

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PEDAL WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME LOOSE AT THE FLOOR MOUNTING.

Safety risk

IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS NOT INSERTED PROPERLY, THE PEDAL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE PEDAL STOPPER CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BECOME STUCK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RESET THE PEDAL OR REPLACE THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine229116,000 mi
Visibility19545,000 mi
Air bags155100,000 mi
Suspension: rear11635,000 mi
Electrical system9255,523 mi
Engine and engine cooling8969,000 mi
Suspension7660,000 mi
Unknown or other6085,000 mi
Tires5125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine4570,000 mi
Wheels4571,000 mi
Structure: body4370,000 mi
Power train4067,525 mi
Vehicle speed control3625,000 mi
Steering3560,000 mi
Visibility/wiper2880,000 mi
Structure2632,758 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2535,300 mi
Equipment1735,874 mi
Air bags: side/window1632,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1649,035 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1628,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1613,500 mi
Service brakes1688,640 mi
Exterior lighting1460,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner139,000 mi
Seats12100,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1120,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system11103,000 mi
Seat belts10100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch640,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline630,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring653,960 mi
Suspension: front650,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip520,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear54,161 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys436,929 mi
Latches/locks/linkages451,884 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads413,583 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system45,200 mi
Structure: frame and members420,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt421,237 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls413,583 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module3250 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel317,600 mi
Electrical system: software343,381 mi
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter350,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor331,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid310 mi
Structure: body: door313,583 mi
Suspension: front: control arm324,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3943 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery241,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility248,144 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights21,666 mi
Fuel system, other240,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly215,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly226,232 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)220,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other28,990 mi
Service brakes, electric222,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system26,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump251,300 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars21,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid290,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm2200 mi
Traction control system225,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior22,000 mi
Visibility: windshield21,000 mi
Wheels: rim2—
Electrical system: horn1200 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch125,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)161,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline111,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.18,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Lane departure: assist1—
Lane departure: warning1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Parking brake131,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: lubricant19,900 mi
Seat belts: front15,343 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module11,666 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper115,658 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor115,658 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages13,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist11,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1100 mi
Steering: rack and pinion18,275 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing191,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly1—
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber130,000 mi
Tires: sidewall118,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1278,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system11,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer143,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior133,000 mi
Wheels: hub16,800 mi

The 2005 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.